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Getting Ready for Your First Talk With a Loan Officer

Getting Ready for Your First Talk With a Loan Officer

Meeting with a loan officer for the first time? Learn what to think about, which documents help and which questions to ask so you leave with a clear plan.

Holiday Home Safety: Simple Steps for a Worry-Free Season

Holiday Home Safety: Simple Steps for a Worry-Free Season

Decorations, cooking and travel bring extra risks during the holidays. Use these simple safety tips to protect your home and enjoy a stress-free season.

Cold-Weather Home Prep: A Practical Checklist

Cold-Weather Home Prep: A Practical Checklist

Get your home ready for cooler months with this checklist covering drafts, insulation, heating, pipes, gutters, outdoor faucets and safety devices.

What Waiting to Buy a Home Can Really Cost You

What Waiting to Buy a Home Can Really Cost You

Waiting for the perfect market to buy a home can have costs of its own. Learn how rent, equity and timing factor in and how to tell when you are

Is It Time to Refinance? How to Decide With Confidence

Is It Time to Refinance? How to Decide With Confidence

Refinancing is about more than rates. Learn how to review your loan, set goals, find your break-even point and decide if a refinance fits your plans.

Waiting for a Perfect Refinance Rate Can Cost You

Waiting for a Perfect Refinance Rate Can Cost You

Holding out for the ideal rate before refinancing can backfire. Learn why timing rates is hard and how to judge a refinance on your goals and the math.

How Shopping Local Strengthens Your Neighborhood

How Shopping Local Strengthens Your Neighborhood

Shopping at locally owned businesses can support jobs, keep dollars close to home and give neighborhoods their character. Here is why it matters to owners.

New in Town? How Local Businesses Help You Feel at Home

New in Town? How Local Businesses Help You Feel at Home

Just moved in? Learn how shopping local, finding trusted service pros, going to community events and joining groups can help you settle into your new town.

How to Read Your Mortgage Calculator Results

How to Read Your Mortgage Calculator Results

Not sure what your mortgage calculator results mean? Learn what principal, interest, taxes, insurance and PMI represent and how to use the numbers to plan.

Using a Mortgage Calculator to Plan Your Home Purchase

Using a Mortgage Calculator to Plan Your Home Purchase

A mortgage calculator can help you set a realistic budget. Learn which numbers to enter, how to test different scenarios and when to talk with a lender.

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